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United States Unlimited PTO

  • Build backend services for authentication, authorization, and identity to serve millions of daily users.
  • Mentor and coach fellow engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Drive high-leverage projects that improve system performance, scalability, and architecture.

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  • Write clear architecture and design docs, and contribute to the team's technical direction.

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